OMAHA, NEB., (March 19, 2025) – The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 2025/26 season, featuring a diverse lineup of live performances that will inspire, entertain, and engage the community. From bold dramas and magical musicals to the poignant, nostalgic, and hilarious, the season promises something for everyone. Season subscriptions are now on sale.
The 2025/26 season marks the first in OCP’s second century, a strong follow to its celebratory centennial year. OCP’s new season showcases a series of dynamic shows that highlight the depth of Omaha-based talent. Whether a lifelong theatergoer or a first-time visitor, “Season 101” offers audiences unforgettable experiences that celebrate the power of live theater. It also marks the 50th Anniversary of Omaha’s most treasured holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol.
OCP maintains two theatres, the 550-seat Hawks Mainstage and the 200+-seat Howard Drew.
2025/26 Productions
The River Bride
By Marisela Treviño Orta
August 15 – September 14, 2025 | Howard Drew Theatre
Step into a world of myth, mystery, and magic where love and fate collide in unexpected ways. Set in a Brazilian fishing village, two sisters grapple with their own desires, secrets, and the pull of an enchanting river that holds both danger and promise. A mesmerizing play that weaves love, family, and folklore into a haunting and beautiful tapestry.
Grease
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
September 12 – October 12, 2025 | Hawks Mainstage Theatre
Shake, rattle, and roll! The ultimate feel-good blast from the past. The electrifying celebration of the fifties comes to OCP for the very first time! The iconic movie you know and love is brought to life on stage, with all your favorite hits like “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’’,” “You’re the One That I Want,” and more!
Angels In America
Part Two: Perestroika
By Tony Kushner
October 10 – November 9, 2025 | Howard Drew Theatre
The Pulitzer Prize-winning story continues, following last season’s Part One. A bold and unforgettable exploration of love and the human spirit. Set in 1980s New York, Perestroika explores love, death, and forgiveness, woven into a gripping, moving and ground-breaking story that focuses on the idea that change for the better is possible.
A Christmas Carol: 50th Anniversary*
By Charles Dickens | Adapted by Charles Jones | Musical Orchestration by John. J. Bennett
Nov. 21 – Dec. 21, 2025 | Hawks Mainstage Theatre
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Omaha’s favorite holiday tradition that’s been treasured by generations. Ebenezer Scrooge takes us on a life-changing journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas in a glorious production filled with music, elaborate costumes, and warmth that families and friends return to again and again.
Special event, not part of the regular season series.
Late Nite Catechism*
By Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan
December 5 – 21, 2025 | Howard Drew Theatre
Laugh your sins away! Sister returns to OCP by popular demand! Step into the classroom of Sister, a no-nonsense nun with a heart of gold and a wit sharper than a ruler. Equal parts satire, stand-up comedy, and audience participation, Sister will keep you in stitches while teaching a lesson or two you’ll never forget. Divine entertainment at its finest!
Special event, not part of the regular season series.
August Wilson’s
The Piano Lesson
By August Wilson
January 16 – February 8, 2026 | Hawks Mainstage Theatre
A powerful story of family, history, and legacy. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Set in 1936 Pittsburgh, two siblings clash over the fate of a prized heirloom piano, symbolizing their family’s painful history. August Wilson’s haunting, luminous play examines themes of heritage, sacrifice, and the tension between preserving history and the pursuit of prosperity. The fourth in August Wilson’s The American Century Cycle of plays.
Hair
Book and Lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado
Music by Galt MacDermot
February 13 – March 22, 2026 | Howard Drew Theatre
The sunshine pours in with the iconic and landmark tribal rock musical. Bursting with the vibrant spirit and energy of the 1960s, Hair is a bold celebration of youth, love, and the unrelenting pursuit of self-expression. A theatrical experience that will leave you breathless and inspired. Featuring timeless anthems such as “Aquarius,” “Let the Sun Shine In,” and “Easy to Be Hard.”
Disaster!
By Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick
March 13 – April 4, 2026 | Hawks Mainstage Theatre
Buckle up for a wild ride filled with campy fun and musical nostalgia! A 1970s cruise turns from boogie fever into chaos with tornadoes, earthquakes, and infernos, all set to your favorite disco hits! This hilarious, over-the-top musical is packed with fabulous retro hits like “Hot Stuff,” “I Will Survive,” and “Hooked on a Feeling.” A wildly entertaining show guaranteed to leave you feeling buoyant and singing all the way home!
Dial “M” for Murder
By Frederick Knott | Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
April 17 – May 10, 2026 | Hawks Mainstage Theatre
Jealousy, deception, and murder. A nail-biting, edge of your seat thriller. A new adaptation of Frederick Knott’s masterpiece of suspense and 1954 Alfred Hitchcock film. When a husband plots the perfect crime to murder his wife, things quickly spiral into a web of deceit, betrayal, and unexpected twists. This gripping mystery will have you guessing until the final moment.
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s
Mary Poppins
Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
Book by Julian Fellowes | Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh
May 29 – June 28, 2026 | Hawks Mainstage Theatre
“Step in time” into the whimsical world of imagination and wonder! The beloved story of the practically perfect nanny who transforms the lives of the Banks family takes flight! With dazzling choreography, unforgettable songs, and a heartwarming tale, Mary’s delightful adventures will whisk you away on a ride of joy and laughter. Don’t miss this stunning and unforgettable family classic that’s supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
As we unveil this season’s lineup, we’re thrilled to bring a vibrant array of stories to our stage that will excite and captivate our audiences,” said Rebecca Noble, Executive Director, Omaha Community Playhouse. “We’ve chosen our season with our community in mind – those who have been part of our OCP family for years, and those we hope will join us in the months to come.”
“Live theatre lifts us up, makes us think, and gets us laughing. It brings us together and connects us all. We look forward to sharing these incredible performances with our community and creating memorable experiences for all who walk through our doors.”
Education and Mobile-Sensory Productions
In addition to its regular season and Holiday productions, OCP will offer two youth productions associated with its Shirlee and Henry Fonda Theatre Academy, Seussical Jr. and Disney’s Newsies Jr.
OCP’s mobile sensory theatre, VROOM!, will launch a brand new, original production, Beatwood Hollow. Designed especially for neurodivergent audiences and those with disabilities, it offers a one-on-one theatre experience with sensory appropriate interactive elements.
These initiatives continue OCP’s long-standing commitment to arts education and developing the next generation of performers, as well as serving as a creative home for all.
Tickets and Season Subscriptions
Season Subscriptions, with a range of packages and price points, are available for purchase on the Omaha Community Playhouse website at www.OmahaPlayhouse.com or at the OCP Box Office at 6915 Cass Street in Omaha or by calling (402) 553-0800.
Season tickets offer the best value for those who want to enjoy the full range of productions at OCP or packages of select shows. A Young Professionals package is also available for those age 40 and under.
Individual tickets for each production will be for sale at later dates.
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